a.Jim Gelios (County Commissioner): Mr. Gelios gave a report that the grant for the County Fair was looking good as is the County Revenue Sharing by the State. The audit has been started as well as the budget.

b. Joel Johnson spoke about the State Budget, a bill to help a small town with water problems, safety regarding Amish buggies, a program for high school counselors to help students realize and acquire important skilled trades and vocational jobs. Too many of these jobs are not filled because many students are not aware of them. A bill just passed that drain commissioners need to notify residence when maintenance in the area will be done near them if it is a project under 5000 so they can be prepared for disruption. And lastly about some prisons being shut down.

c.Tom House presented great information regarding the proposal that is on the ballot for the May 3rd, 2016 election. Explaining that RESD rents space from Mid-Michigan College for Skilled Trade classes being held for: Criminal Justice, Auto Lab, and Commercial Kitchen Cooking as too many technical and vocational jobs are unfilled as students are not aware of how to pursue or get trained for them. If the proposal passes it is not for construction of buildings, it is most certainly to maintain the rented space with additional space for more programs in helping students get advanced training for better jobs.

d.Jason Wentworth is running for Joel Johnsons’ position and spoke of his personal qualifications and all his plans for improvements.

e.Officer Jim Piwowar of the Clare County Sheriff’s Dept. gave an updated report on the township.

f.Dennis McKee of Consumers Energy said they have started putting in new meter readers

For each resident. This will produce actual readings, eliminated the estimated readings forever. When there is a power outage the meters will tell Consumers exactly where it is for a quick response. New meters will eliminate employees from dealing with outside dogs and other problems. About 200 people will be eliminated from their job but should be transferred to other areas for employment.